Examination of the Rulings on Gaze in Imamite Jurisprudence and Findings from Sensory-Experiential Sciences

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Human beings are social creatures and, to meet various needs, they inevitably participate in society. In the past, men had a prominent presence in social settings; however, advancements in communication and the expansion of needs have made it necessary for women to engage in social spheres alongside men. It is evident that the discussion of social relationships and the dynamics of male and female interactions—particularly the topic of the permissibility or impermissibility of gazing—are among the most significant concerns in Islam. This research, through articulating the nature of jurisprudential and principled statements, emphasizes the importance of sight and the rulings regarding sight in Imamite jurisprudence. By employing a library-based method, it examines the process of retaining visual impressions and the physiology of sight in the human body from a medical perspective. Ultimately, it discusses the impact of brief glances and the lack of influence these have on humans, as well as the effects of sustained gazes on sexual glands.

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